We have designed this tour for people who wish to discover parts of Japan that are rarely seen by foreign tourist as well as “must see” sights of Tokyo & another cities.
April is historically the best time to see the most Cherry Blossom around Japan, and please don’t miss a special dance performance in Kyoto that is called “ Miyako Odori”.
To enhance your cultural experience of Japan we have included visits to Nara, Kurashiki, Okayama, and Hiroshima. Enjoy to stay in Hokone Yumoto hot spring after Mt. Fuji & Hakone tour.
In Nagoya, we visit the Toyota Motor Plant that shows how humans and robots works in harmony to produce various types of Toyota cars.
* Taxes are correct at the time of printing, however will vary depending on the departure points and the currency exchange rate.
| *Departure from Auckland |
01 Apr 11 (Sun)
Day1 : New Zealand - Narita (NRT) - Tokyo |
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Depart New Zealand on your flight to Tokyo.
Upon arrive at Narita Airport, board the Airport Limousine Bus to your accommodation in Tokyo for 3 nights |
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| Day 2: Tokyo |
Tokyo  |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day sightseeing.
This tour includes Tokyo Tower Observatory, Hamarikyu Gardens, lunch, Asakusa Kannon Temple and Nakamise Shopping Arcade. |
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| Day 3: Tokyo |
Tokyo |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day free to explore Tokyo. |
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| Day 4: Tokyo - Mt. Fuji - Hakone |
Hakone |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day Mt.Fuji and Hakone sightseeing. This tour includes Fuji Visitor Centre, Mt.Fuji 5 th Station, lunch, Cruise on Lake Asahi, Mt. Komagatake Ropeway, and Hakone Yumoto Hot spring. |
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| Day 5: Hakone - Hiroshima |
Hiroshima  |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Travel by Shinkansen train to Hiroshima from Odawara Station.
Lunch: own your own
Visit local restaurant to enjoy “ Japanese Pancake-Okonomiyaki “ for your dinner.
*** This is day1 Japan Rail Pass *** |
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| Day 6: Hiroshima |
Hiroshima |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day sightseeing -Hiroshima & Miyajima 1 Day
This tour visits Miyajima Island and the world Heritage Listed Itsukushima Shinto Shrine, lunch on your own and Peace Memorial Park.
*** This is day 2 Japan Rail Pass ***
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| Day 7: Hiroshima - Kurashiki & Okayama – Kyoto |
Kyoto  |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Departs for Kurashiki & Okayama by Shinkansen train
Visit Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Lunch :local restaurant, and Korakuen Garden Departs for Kyoto from Okayama by Shinkansen train
*** This is day 3Japan Rail Pass *** |
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| Day 8: Kyoto |
Kyoto |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day sightseeing –Kyoto & Nara 1 Day. This tour includes Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple, Nishi Honganji Temple, lunch- Kyoto Handcraft centre, Todaiji Temple, and Kasuga Shrine
*** This is day 4 Japan Rail Pass *** |
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| Day 9: Kyoto |
Kyoto |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day free to explore Kyoto
Enjoy to visit & watch- “ Kyoto Cherry Blossom Dance”
*** This is day 5 Japan Rail Pass *** |
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| Day 10: Kyoto - Nagoya |
Nagoya |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Departs for Nagoya by shinkansen train
The Toyota Motor Plant tour includes Toyota Kaikan Exhibition Hall, lunch- buffet style lunch, and Toyota Motor Plant,
*** This is day 6 Japan Rail Pass *** |
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| Day 11: Nagoya - Tokyo |
Tokyo |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Departs for Tokyo from Nagoya by Shinkansen Train
Enjoy special dinner at a local restaurant
*** This is day 7 Japan Rail Pass *** |
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| Day 12: Tokyo - Narita (NRT) |
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Free until departure.
Travel to Narita Airport by Airport Limousine Bus.
Check in for your flight back to New Zealand.
Depart Narita |
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Day 13: New Zealand |
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Arrive in New Zealand. |
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* Please refer to general booking conditions.
